>I put text into a textbox to let the user know the status of a multi-part process.
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>In several cases I will do the following:
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>ThisForm.TextBox_1.Value="Calculating..."
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>And then do a SQL...
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>The Update of the UI (the textbox) does not happen until after the SQL has completed its processing.
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>I am assuming that Windows/Foxpro considers the SQL to be higher priority and does it first (thereby making my feeble attemt to let the user know whats going on not happen)
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>Any comments or suggestions?
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>-John


Why don't you use WAIT WINDOW "Calculating..." NOWAIT